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YK53 PFO

2003 Ford Fusion

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Mar 2022
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

113,695 mi
Last recorded113,695 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2021
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK53 PFO
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2021 113,695 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Front brakes have a slight imbalance

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear under body has general surface corrosion

Reverse light inop

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both side sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Mar 2021 113,690 miles

Central Rear Seat belt damaged Cut (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Front Headlamp are incorrectly positioned Both sides (4.1.4 (a))

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Front brakes have a slight imbalance

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear under body has general surface corrosion

Reverse light inop

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both side sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Mar 2020 112,139 miles

Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Edges both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sills both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Seats removed at time of test

Rear Under body has general surface corrosion

Fail 18 Feb 2020

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Central Rear Seat belt missing (7.1.2 (a))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Edges both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sills both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Under body has general surface corrosion

Pass 27 Feb 2019

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Flexi to cylinder (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Flexi to cylinder (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Upto flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted Inner edge (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 20 Dec 2017 108,829 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2017 108,529 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2015 106,015 miles

BRAKE PIPES TO AND FROM REAR FLEXIBLE HOSES ARE PITTED AND CORRODED

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Standard fitment seat belt missing

Fail 3 Jun 2015 106,015 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

BRAKE PIPES TO AND FROM REAR FLEXIBLE HOSES ARE PITTED AND CORRODED

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 May 2014 102,067 miles

BOTH REAR BRAKE PIPES TO FLEXIBLE HOSES ARE CORRODED

BOTH REAR TYRES HAVE CRACKING IN THE TREAD

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

OFFSIDE REAR WHEEL IS SLIGHTLY BUCKLED

Fail 14 May 2014 102,065 miles

Front An item not tested (Manual)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

BOTH REAR BRAKE PIPES TO FLEXIBLE HOSES ARE CORRODED

BOTH REAR TYRES HAVE CRACKING IN THE TREAD

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

OFFSIDE REAR WHEEL IS SLIGHTLY BUCKLED

Pass 10 May 2013 96,456 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 8 May 2013 96,456 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 15 May 2012 90,330 miles
Fail 15 May 2012 90,330 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 21 May 2011 84,127 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 20 May 2011 84,127 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 14 May 2010 76,639 miles
Pass 29 May 2009 66,124 miles
Pass 29 May 2008 53,059 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2006 33,781 miles

How Reliable is the Ford Fusion?

Based on 1,954,614 MOT tests across 109,115 vehicles.

75.6%
Pass Rate
4,982
Miles/Year
24
Year Lifespan
109,115
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 41,160
Stop lamp not working 30,760
Brake pipe excessively corroded 28,170
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 27,008
Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak 12,933
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YK53 PFO is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2003 Ford Fusion models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.9% with a typical mileage of 64,236 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Ford Fusion fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 41,160 recorded failures. If you're considering buying YK53 PFO, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ford Fusion typically stays on UK roads for around 24 years. At 23 years old, this Ford Fusion is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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YK53 PFO is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 30 September 2003.

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